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Ronald Lechan, MD, Endocrinology, Boston, MA, Tufts Medical Center

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Endocrinology Boston, MA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Pituitary Disorders & Neuroendocrinology, Thyroid

Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Endocrinology

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Education & Training

  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1978 - 1981
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1978
  • University of Vermont College of Medicine
    University of Vermont College of MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1977 - 2025
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License 2020 - 2020
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
  • Boston Magazine Castle Connolly, 2008-2013
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification eClinicalWorks EHR, eClinicalWorks LLC, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Regression of a Nonfunctioning Pituitary Macroadenoma on the CDK4/6 Inhibitor Palbociclib: Case Report Related  
    Ronald Lechan, MD, Journal of Neurosurgery

Press Mentions

  • American Thyroid Association: Charles H. Emerson, MD, Will Lead New Board of Directors
    American Thyroid Association: Charles H. Emerson, MD, Will Lead New Board of DirectorsOctober 20th, 2017

Grant Support

  • Tanycytes And Nonthyroidal IllnessNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2010
  • TRH Regulation/Biosynthesis And Paraventricular NucleusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–2010
  • TRH Regulation/Biosynthesis And Paraventricular NucleusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007
  • TRH And Energy HomeostasisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2006
  • CART And The Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid AxisFogarty International Center2001–2003
  • D2 Tantycytes In The Regulation Of HPT AxisNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2000–2001
  • CRH Stimulation W/Wo Dexamethasone In Diagnosis Of Cushings SyndromeNational Center For Research Resources1998–1999
  • Protrh Derived Peptides During Opiate WithdrawalNational Institute On Drug Abuse1997–1999
  • Training Grant In Diabetes, Endocrinology &MetabolismNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1994–1998
  • TRH Regulation/Biosynthesis In Paraventricular NucleusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1993

Hospital Affiliations